For the first rap-up of the year of our Lord 2025, we chop it up about:

• Elliott Wilson's thoughts on 'new media journalism' and Cam'ron trying to be Stephen A. Smith
• Apollo Brown leaving Mello Music Group after 15 years
• Joey Bada$$' new single and subliminal shots at the West Coast

We also share our thoughts on Redman's new album, 'Muddy Waters Too,' and Reuben Vincent's new EP, which dropped on New Year's Eve 2024.

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Before the festive settings get activated, we discuss...

• The latest updates around the sexual assault allegations against Jay-Z
• Fat Joe's comments about Foundational Black Americans (FBA)
• Early thoughts on the new 'Missionary' album by Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre

We'll be back shortly with more news and a special announcement about our next 'Elements' special.

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Chris is on a solo mission this week and links up with Chicago's own Philmore Greene! The conversation is rich, and you'd think Chris and Philmore have known each other for years. Philmore deep dives into the making of his new album, The Grand Design, working with Bruiser Wolf, his bond with Rashid Hadee and working with Apollo Brown and why King Von is a great storyteller. The convo gets really real when Chris and Philmore talk about generational trauma and why all Black men should consider accessing therapy. It's deeper than rap, as usual.

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This week, it gets real, and we discuss...

• The sexual assault allegations against Jay-Z
• Accusations against lawyer Tony Buzbee of running an extortion plot
• Links to Diddy and what could happen next

We also touch on this week's new music.

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We're back with a weekly rap-up, so here goes...

• Quick review of 'GNX' by Kendrick Lamar
• Drake's new petition/lawsuit against Universal Music
• J. Cole releasing blog-era mixtapes to DSPs

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We linked up with a man of exquisite music taste, Alex Fruchter from Closed Sessions, to celebrate the label's 15-year anniversary and reminisce over the blog era and Chicago's importance and influence in the Hip-Hop ecosystem. Alex also gets real about the realities of running a label and the social media climate when promoting new artists.

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Fresh off the release of her latest album, 'Death Of Deuce', we link up with Buffalo's very own 7xvethegenius!

7xve (pronounced 'Love') shares some details about her Hip Hop origin story, her unique way of finding flows and pockets, finally getting to work with Daringer, following her own mind and more!

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In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:

• Ka's passing and remembering his greatness
• DJ Clark Kent rumours
• Hip-Hop journalism
• Big Meech's release from prison

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In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:

• Piers Morgan's apology to The Carters following Jaguar Wright's accusations
• J. Cole's new song 'Port Antonio' and his feature run
• Scarface's health, given his recent social media posts
• Method Man and Fat Joe on depression and mental health

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In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:

• The Company Man (Justin Hunte) and What's The Dirt engage in a heated debate
• Young Dolph's killer found guilty and sentenced to life in prison
• Unreleased Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar album in the vaults, according to Consequence

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